Postcode OL12 8LF is located in an urban city, within the Whitworth ward of Rossendale in the North West region, and forms part of the Whitworth area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Whitworth is £38,400 per year. The nearest station is Walsden located about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Whitworth has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,790 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Whitworth has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Whitworth is £38,400 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 325 ft away from OL12 8LF.
Whitworth near OL12 8LF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walsden located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Whitworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,150,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £267,498 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £202,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whitworth
In the OL12 8LF postcode area, located within Whitworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of OL12 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Acre Street, Rossendale, OL12 8QT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.